Get ready. Wednesday is going to be a wild weather day here in the Capital region. The weather will be unpredictable. Things will start out with a bit of rain. Temperatures will be mild in the morning, with some sunshine around lunchtime, which will boost temperatures in the afternoon. This war
Let's dive into the world of tiny tags used by scientists to study living cells. These tags, known as "tetraines, " are a big deal in a field called "bio-chemistry. " Bio-chemistry is all about making things react when a certain thing happens. Tetraines are invisible until they react with somet
Fans of the Eagles were thrilled after their big win. The excitement of the championship win was most evident in the sales of Eagles merchandise. Fanatics, which sells officially-licensed NFL gear, reported record sales in the 24 hours after the win. This win brought them a new record for 24-hour sa
Opioids are a significant concern in healthcare today, with over 82, 000 deaths from overdoses in North America alone in 2020. The main issues are the ease of use and the potential for addiction. In a nutshell, opioids interact with receptors in the brain to produce effects like pain relief and euph
Shirts sporting a swastika are no longer for sale through a certain website. Big News. Ye's online store was abruptly taken offline after selling controversial items. The reason? It broke the rules of the platform it was using. The platform, Shopify, did not spell out exactly what rule wa
In a recent look into how clean or corrupt different countries' governments are, many nations found themselves with their worst scores in over a decade. This report, which rates 180 countries, found that 47 of them hit their lowest points in the past 12 years. The global picture isn't pretty: more t
Google Maps is now showcasing a new name for a massive body of water. Anyone in the U. S. using Google Maps will see the name “Gulf of America", people in Mexico will see “Gulf of Mexico. ” The switch comes after a decision by the U. S. President Donald Trump to rename the area. Go
Ever wondered what keeps our blood flowing smoothly? Let the vascular endothelial cells guide the way. These are natural bodyguards. They are flat cells. They line the insides of our blood vessels, providing a first line defense and crucial functions like maintaining blood pressure, keeping blood f
Picture this: the Super Bowl, the biggest night in sports, being interrupted by a bizarre ad. Kanye West, superstar musician and controversial figure, manages to get a 30-second spot during the game on a few local Fox stations. The ad is simple and self-deprecating, filmed on an iPhone. On East
Deep within the Earth, tucked away 1, 500 miles below the surface, lies a massive ball of iron and nickel. This is the planet's inner core, a region that scientists once assumed to be perfectly solid and stable. However, recent research has thrown this belief into question. About the size of Califor
